Navigation
Work with the cage grid, rack view, family tree, IACUC protocol pages, and dashboard.
8 guides
- 01
How to Use the Cage Grid
Switch to Grid View for a visual, rack-based layout of all cages to quickly find empty slots or check occupancy at a glance.
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How to View the Family Tree
Visualize an animal's lineage and offspring to understand genetic relationships and plan breeding pairs.
2 min read - 03
How to Set Up IACUC Protocols
Create IACUC protocols with species limits so Moustra tracks approved animal usage and prevents exceeding caps.
4 min read - 04
How to Use the Rack View
Visualize your vivarium as an interactive rack layout to spot empty slots, check occupancy, and drag cages between racks.
3 min read - 05
How to Use the Plug Events Page
Read, filter, update, and export plug events from the Plug Events page so you can track every timed mating from observation through harvest.
3 min read - 06
How to Use the Mobile App
Run colony work from your phone — log in, browse or scan cages, add or end animals at the bench, and check the dashboard on the go.
4 min read - 07
How to Track IACUC Protocol Amendments
Log every IACUC protocol amendment in Moustra, attach approval letters, and keep a clean audit trail of approved changes per protocol.
3 min read - 08
How to Track Wean and Tail Sample Reminders
See upcoming wean and tail sample dates in the notification bell and the calendar popover.
3 min read